Taking the ordinary to the extraordinary one small change at a time.
I learned a great deal over the Easter weekend. I know I am a strong, capable and intelligent woman. But I learned, when it comes to my family, I am a weak, scatter brained and hapless girl. My role in the family was decided years ago and like most families, we really are too lazy to recast. And that... Continue Reading →
My niece Kate had a baby outfit that I loved. Stitched on it was the phrase "Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow." At least that is what I remember, it could be a paraphrase of that. Of course, a whole lot of luck and patience is involved. And with that luck, the acorn's seedling will mature into oak tree.... Continue Reading →
Did you know that there are people who are allergic to eggs? That means they are also allergic to most cakes, sweets, ice creams and, gasp, doughnuts! Yes, doughnuts. A little piece of my heart just died writing this. My goddaughter Meg is afflicted with such an allergy. Here, in a very special edition of The... Continue Reading →
I found this beautiful tulipiere earlier in the week. I fell for it, I fell hard. It was going to be the centerpiece of yesterday's blog post and it was going to be fabulous. Now, I do not post images on my site unless they are mine or I have permission so I emailed Graham Johnston... Continue Reading →
Sunday morning, while filling my coffee maker's glass carafe, I realized there was a small hole on the bottom. I sighed, sadly. I'm not good with disappointments early in the morning, particularly before my cup of coffee. Now, I do have french press so my ability to make myself a cup of coffee was not affected. Just my ability to make a... Continue Reading →
On this most holy of days I am charged with communicating to you, dear reader, a most important and sacred fact that was recently revealed to me. Did you know that you are not supposed to frost your beer glass? Did you know? Cause I didn't. Damn. Frankly, I am ashamed. For years I have been... Continue Reading →
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